• The idea of being an au pair is not well-known in New Zealand.
• Applicants from New Zealand are motivated by cultural curiosity.
• The job potential of an au pair improves upon her return to New Zealand.
• Applicants do not have difficulty affording the program fees.
• Young people in New Zealand have the freedom of their family to socialize and date.
• Curfews are not common.
• Young women are accustomed to sharing in household chores.
• The people of New Zealand describe themselves as reserved, friendly, and hard working.
• Others may consider New Zealanders’ style of communication confrontational. This stylistic  cultural difference should be taken into consideration when they are encouraged to speak their mind.
• The academic year in New Zealand starts in February and ends in November.

Photos by: Pedro Szekely {flickr}, John Fowler {flickr}, Bernard Spragg NZ {flickr}